Media releases

News within "Lower North Island"

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Waka Kotahi issues severe weather warning to motorists

30 November 2020 3:48 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists to be prepared for heavy rain to cause surface flooding and slips on the state highway network through the lower North Island this evening.

Community invited to hear about plans for Honiana Te Puni Reserve

19 November 2020 9:01 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika and Hutt City Council are inviting the community to two information days about plans for Honiana Te Puni Reserve.

Community invited to have their say on making SH2 safer

4 November 2020 3:04 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Public engagement on the State Highway 2 (SH2) Masterton to Featherston speed review and infrastructure improvements is underway from tomorrow.

Wellington motorists urged to plan ahead this Labour Day weekend

21 October 2020 3:39 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to plan ahead, slow down and drive to the conditions for a safe journey this Labour Day weekend.

Have your say on current speed limits for SH2 Wairarapa

20 October 2020 1:31 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to have their say on safer speed limits for State Highway 2 between Masterton and Featherston.

Overnight closures of Remutaka Hill to resume next month

15 October 2020 2:50 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Planned full night time closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill are set to resume from Sunday 8 November to enable essential maintenance and slip prevention works to be safely carried out.

Fast-tracked Ngā Ūranga to Pito-one shared path moves ahead

8 October 2020 9:27 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has announced the next steps for Te Ara Tupua, the highly-anticipated harbour-side walking and cycling link between Wellington and Lower Hutt, with consent applications to be lodged in the coming weeks.

Public feedback sought on Mackays Crossing Weigh Right location

7 October 2020 3:29 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is seeking community feedback on a proposed Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre (CVSC) at Mackays Crossing, starting with a community open day in Paekākāriki on Wednesday 14 October.

Old Whirokino Trestle stands up to destructive earthquake testing

5 October 2020 10:18 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency | Earthquake Commission (EQC)

Destructive testing on the decommissioned Whirokino Trestle has given modern engineers some fascinating insights into the expertise and workmanship of their peers a century ago.

Remutaka Hill road closed overnight this Sunday for maintenance

9 September 2020 9:52 am | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists that State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed for essential maintenance work for one night on Sunday 13 September, from 9pm until 4am Monday 14 September.

M2PP resurfacing works to resume next week

3 September 2020 1:48 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Final resurfacing works on the Mackays to Peka Peka (M2PP) Expressway are expected to be complete by the end of summer, meaning motorists will soon be able to experience a smooth and improved surface over the entire length of the expressway.

Draft preferred alignment identified for Ōtaki to north of Levin

25 August 2020 4:49 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has announced the draft preferred alignment for the new Ōtaki to north of Levin highway, within the 300m-wide preferred corridor announced in December 2018.

New opening date and COVID-19 disruption payments agreed for Transmission Gully motorway

21 August 2020 3:02 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

The Transmission Gully motorway north of Wellington will be open by September 2021 as part of a settlement agreement reached following the conclusion of negotiations related to the commercial impacts of the COVID-19 shutdown on the project.

Waka Kotahi considering future of SH1 and SH58

13 August 2020 4:06 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is considering options for the future of two existing state highways in the greater Wellington region upon the completion of the Transmission Gully project.

Funding secured to design Ngaumutawa Rd roundabout

7 August 2020 3:53 pm | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has secured funding to begin design work for a roundabout at the Ngaumutawa Road/State Highway 2 intersection in Masterton.